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Russia Conducts High-Precision Strikes on Ukrainian Military Infrastructure
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 6:26am ESTA military airfield, ammunition production facility and storage sites for combat drones were targeted, according to Moscow’s Ministry of Defense.
Volume of Cargo Transported Via Northern Sea Route Hits Record High in 2024
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 6:03am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The volume of cargo transported via the Northern Sea Route (NSR) reached a record high in 2024, nearly 38 million tonnes, the CEO of Russia’s Rosatom state nuclear corporation, Alexey Likhachev, said on Tuesday.
High Time to Build New Security System in Eurasia – Russian Ambassador
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 4:54am ESTYEREVAN (Sputnik) – Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin said Tuesday it was high time to build a new and just security system and economic cooperation on the Eurasian continent.
2024 Milestone: Russian Army Liberates Over 200 Settlements
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 3:56am ESTOver the past year, Russian forces liberated 214 settlements within the special military operation zone and Russia’s Kursk region, according to Sputnik’s calculations based on data from the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD).
South Korean Military Inspects Boeing 737-800 Based Aircraft After Jeju Plane Crash
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 3:08am ESTSEOUL (Sputnik) – The South Korean military is conducting safety inspections of Boeing 737-800-based aircraft following the crash of a Jeju Air plane on December 29, the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Tuesday.
From Suez to Hormuz: The Economic and Strategic Importance of Key Maritime Routes
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 3:00am ESTMaritime choke-points are vital for global trade and act as tools of geopolitical influence. So, which hold the most importance?
Conquering Frozen Arctic: Inside Russia’s Cutting-Edge Icebreakers
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 1:56am ESTRussia’s nuclear-powered icebreaker fleet currently numbers nearly a dozen ships that tirelessly work to ensure the safety of navigation in the Arctic and along the Northern Sea Route.
Russian Tanks Now Boast Advanced Anti-Drone Shields – Manufacturer
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 1:15am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – All Russian tanks are equipped with protection against drones; their design received such a change as a result of the special military operation experience, tank maker Uralvagonzavod told journalists.
Russian Air Defense Shot Down 68 Ukrainian Drones Overnight – Defense Ministry
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 1:02am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian air defense systems on duty shot down 68 Ukrainian drones last night, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Oil Depot in Russia’s Smolensk Region on Fire After Ukraine’s Drone Attack – Governor
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 12:52am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian air defense repelled Ukraine’s drone attack on the Smolensk Region, Governor Vasily Anokhin said on Tuesday, adding that after the fall of the drone debris, a fuel spill and a fire occurred on the territory of an oil depot.
North Korean, Chinese Leaders Share New Year Greetings With Putin
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 12:29am ESTEarlier, KCNA reported that Putin had sent a congratulatory letter to Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the upcoming New Year, where he expressed confidence that in 2025, Russia and North Korea would continue to cooperate and strengthen efforts to counter modern threats and challenges.
Syrian Gov’t Makes History, Appoints First Female Acting Central Bank Chief – Reports
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 12:12am ESTBEIRUT (Sputnik) – The new Syrian government has appointed Maysaa Sabreen as acting head of the country’s central bank, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to this post in the country’s history, Syrian newspaper Elwatan reported.
First Qatari Plane With Humanitarian Aid Arrives at Damascus Airport
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 11:38pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The first Qatari plane delivered humanitarian aid, including ambulances and medicines, to Damascus International Airport, Qatari Foreign Ministry said.
HTS & All Syrian Opposition Armed Groups to Declare Self-Dissolution on January 5 – Reports
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 11:23pm ESTISTANBUL (Sputnik) – A national conference to discuss Syria’s future is scheduled for January 4-5 in Damascus, according to Turkish TV channel A Haber.
South Korean Court Approves Arrest Warrant for President – Reports
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 8:10pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for the temporarily suspended president, Yoon Suk-yeol, over his failed attempt to impose martial law in the country, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday.
Tiny Size, Large Benefits: How Small Satellites Can Help Humans in Space
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 1:46pm ESTSmall satellites and spacecraft have come a long way since the 1990s when it became apparent that such relatively tiny craft could be launched into space piggy-back i.e. along the main payload, explains Prof. Mikhail Ovchinnikov, a standing member of the International Academy of Astronautics.
Israel Declares No Intent to Attack Yemen, But Promises Retaliation Against Houthi Strikes
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 12:39pm ESTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Israel has no conflict with Yemen or any intention to attack it but will retaliate against attacks launched from Houthi-controlled areas, Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations said on Monday.
Musk Calls Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘All-Time Champ’ for Greatest ‘Heist’ in US
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 12:15pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US billionaire Elon Musk on Monday called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy an “all-time” champion for the US “greatest heist,” commenting on US President Joe Biden’s decision to allocate another $2.5 billion to Ukraine.
Airliner or Flying Health Hazard? Unsavory Facts About Boeing’s 737-800
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 11:59am ESTAircraft giant Boeing made headlines last week when three incidents involving its 737-800 planes, one of the Boeing 737 Next Generation (737NG) variants, occurred in 24 hours in various corners of the globe.
Turkiye Rejects Reports of Contact With Israel, Calls Claims ‘Unfounded’
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 11:51am ESTANKARA (Sputnik) – The relations between Turkiye and Israel are completely severed, Ankara is not taking any steps to mend them, the Turkish Center for Combating Disinformation of the Communications Department said on Monday.
Russia Brings Back 150 Soldiers From Ukrainian Captivity
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 9:45am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has returned 150 soldiers from Ukrainian captivity in exchange for 150 Ukrainian prisoners of war, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
How the Attempted Maidan 2.0 in Georgia Fell Flat
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 9:37am ESTMonth-long protests in Georgia and Western pressure on the ruling Georgian Dream party have come to nothing, with the new president being inaugurated on December 29 and protesters peacefully dispersing in Tbilisi.
US Ramps Up Military Aid to Ukraine With Artillery Rounds, Missiles, and Armored Vehicles
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 7:56am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The US Department of Defense is in the process of transferring “hundreds of thousands” of artillery rounds and thousands of missiles to Kiev, US President Joe Biden said on Monday.
‘Trump Effect’: How New POTUS Beat Harris, Could Bolster Russia-US Ties and May Hasten NATO’s End
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 7:00am ESTWith time already ticking for US President-elect entering office, the world is faced with a whole array of developments, such as military conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, the rapid growth of BRICS and deep fissures within the Western bloc.
Russian Forces Liberate Novoolenovka in Donetsk Region
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 6:44am ESTRussian forces from the Tsentr Battlegroup have liberated the settlement of Novoolenovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), according to a statement by the Russian Ministry of Defense.